Philip II. AD 247-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.80 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Antioch mint. 1st issue.

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Lot: 277. Estimated: $ 200

The McAlee Collection – Gordian III to Philip II, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Philip II. AD 247-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.80 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Antioch mint. 1st issue. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / AETERNITAS AVGG, elephant walking left, guided by mahout, holding goad and wand. Bland Study 68; RIC IV 246a (there as a hybrid); RSC 4 (same); Nomos 20, lot 366 (hammer 2800 CHF). Lustrous, light peripheral toning. EF. Rare.

From the Richard McAlee Collection. Ex Lanz 117 (24 November 2003), lot 1108 (hammer €220).


Closing Date and Time: 26 August 2020 at 11:32:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.